Highly accurate dental impressions without the need for retraction cords and pastes
Dr. David Polhemus, a clinician practicing in Raleigh, NC, was ordering products from Centrix at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting in Toronto several years ago when he was asked if he had ever tried NoCord VPS. Although he was skeptical about the product claims, he decided to give it a try.
“I had an upcoming case where I needed to final impress on a patient who had a periodontal procedure several months earlier, and packing cord was not an option. NoCord worked perfectly, safely recording all the detail I needed and the high-quality fit of the final restoration I desired," Dr. Polhemus said.
An all-in-one system that retracts gingiva and controls bleeding, NoCord VPS delivers an impression with accuracy and dimensional stability using the clinician’s preferred technique.
“Although NoCord can be used without packing cord, I also use it with 1- or 2-cord techniques depending on the clinical situation,” Dr. Polhemus said. “NoCord is also a top choice for implant transfer impressions, as the firmness of the set MegaBody Tray Material provides an accurate transfer of the implant impression coping and the wash records excellent soft-tissue detail.”
NoCord Wash is the first wash material to incorporate a hemostatic agent to control bleeding and fluid flows. No retraction cord means no gingival trauma, making it more comfortable for patients, and easier and less time-consuming for clincians. The 15% alum (ammonium aluminum sulfate) formula effectively closes cut capillaries, controlling bleeding while the stiffer NoCord MegaBody Tray Material drives the wash into the sulcus to displace gingiva and completely capture prep margins with NoCord Wash Material.
“I like having the hemostatic agent in the NoCord Wash Material help control any bleeding that may occur during the impression. I also like the consistency of the MegaBody Tray Material because it gently forces the wash to the bottom of the sulcus while expanding it to record clear detailed margins,” said Dr. Pelhemus.
The all-in-one system eliminates the time and costs to use retraction cord or paste and to apply an astringent. Also, there's no need to learn a new procedure—simply use the preferred traditional, 1-step wash and tray technique.
“NoCord saves me time by having the option of not packing cord and saves me money because it can control bleeding during an impression, resulting in fewer retakes. NoCord also reduces stress because it is accurate and results in a high-quality fit of the restoration,” Dr. Polhemus added.
